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What have you done to your Tacoma today? 1st Gen Edition

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by SlimDigg, Feb 7, 2011.

  1. Jul 3, 2017 at 7:01 PM
    Empty_Lord

    Empty_Lord Toyotaholic

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    Too many trucks and mods to list.. check builds
    Could be the adapter box has shorted out. ive gone through 3 of them since 2012. each time causing different issues with the lights.
     
  2. Jul 3, 2017 at 7:11 PM
    TacomTyler

    TacomTyler Well-Known Member

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    May just undo it completely. Don't ever tow anything anyways
     
  3. Jul 3, 2017 at 7:50 PM
    SUGABEAR

    SUGABEAR Well-Known Member

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    Did a quick video of me and @mountain mike replacing his lower ball joints. Didn't do a in depth video about it since they're some already on YouTube. Don't laugh at my editing skills hahah.

    https://youtu.be/TMltKXfrEvg
     
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  4. Jul 3, 2017 at 7:51 PM
    taco terror

    taco terror 1st gen = best gen

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    I got around to replacing my LBJs, turns out the originals weren't too bad after 130k.

    There was also a misprint in my FSM so I tried torquing a few of the bolts that hold it to the knuckle to 83 ft-lbs instead of 59. That shouldn't have damaged the bolts or something should it?
     
  5. Jul 3, 2017 at 8:35 PM
    jubei

    jubei would rather be doing something else

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    Stuff. Also things.
    I wheeled that shit.

    Finally.

    IMG_4072.jpg

    IMG_4076.jpg

    IMG_4080.jpg
     
  6. Jul 3, 2017 at 8:38 PM
    Fernando

    Fernando Hammerdown

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    Too many, See Build
    What size speakers do we run for the doors. Time to upgrade
     
  7. Jul 3, 2017 at 8:39 PM
    Jebediah

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    Yea it definitely doesn't annoy me with the lights on. I was sort of worried about that though. No issues so far.
     
  8. Jul 3, 2017 at 9:00 PM
    tlevins7

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    I am looking for an exhaust for my 2004 Tacoma Prerunner. I want one that sounds good but not much roar when driving.
     
  9. Jul 3, 2017 at 9:05 PM
    SwampYota

    SwampYota Strange things are afoot at the Circle K

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  10. Jul 3, 2017 at 9:10 PM
    tlevins7

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    Lift kit
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    Turn signal replacement with light bars
    Custom built new blinkers
    Mounted bumper light bar
    Mounted behind the grille light bars
    Mounted cargo basket lights
    Added shovel and axe mount
    Added hilift jack with hilift bed mounts
    Interior floor mats
    Interior climate control and speedometer led replacements
    Phone mount
    Ordering wheels and tires this week
    :) thanks for all your help by the way...what about you?
     
  11. Jul 3, 2017 at 9:13 PM
    SwampYota

    SwampYota Strange things are afoot at the Circle K

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    Buddy I wish I could do that all in one day, my hats off to you :bowdown:
     
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  12. Jul 3, 2017 at 9:15 PM
    tlevins7

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    It's amazing what you can do if you start the day off with a good breakfast.
     
  13. Jul 3, 2017 at 9:47 PM
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    What roof rack is that??! Details on whole setup plz!!
     
  14. Jul 3, 2017 at 10:10 PM
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    I would also like more info on this!
     
  15. Jul 3, 2017 at 10:14 PM
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  17. Jul 4, 2017 at 1:18 AM
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  18. Jul 4, 2017 at 6:56 AM
    Speedytech7

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    It's less Tacoma and more mod
    Happy Fourth Everyone! :oldglory:
     
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  19. Jul 4, 2017 at 8:13 AM
    ToxicTwin

    ToxicTwin Money Talks...It Says Goodbye

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    And to you as well sir!
     
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  20. Jul 4, 2017 at 8:16 AM
    taco terror

    taco terror 1st gen = best gen

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    6x9 I think, I don't have a newer truck so don't quote me.

    Crutchfields website can help
     
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